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Richard de Wentworth

Richard de Wentworth
Bishop of London
Elected 4 May 1338
Term ended 8 December 13391339
Predecessor Stephen Gravesend
Successor Ralph Stratford
Orders
Consecration 12 July 1338
Personal details
Died 8 December 1339
Denomination Catholic

Richard de Wentworth was a medieval Bishop of London.

Wentworth was a canon of St. Paul's when he was named Lord Privy Seal on 25 March 1337, holding that office until early July 1338.

Wentworth was elected bishop on 4 May 1338 and consecrated on 12 July 1338.

Wentworth was named Lord Chancellor of England on 6 July 1338 and held that office until his death.

Wentworth died on 8 December 1339.


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